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Telecaster Neck Template

Telecaster Neck Template - Reading a facebook discussion about stewmac's neck pocket template ($44), i decided to look up an old thread i created back in 2011. The same seller has other template styles. Template using the 1/4 in. It's a good idea to take a mold of the upper surface of the neck (just under the fretboard), as it's sometimes thicker there with hand sanding. I decided to recreate the thread with clear images. In fact, you could used the adobe reader snapshot tool to crop the neck pocket area then print that actual size. If you are talking neck cavity template,you can use your neck as a pattern to make the template. Take 3 different pieces of wood that have a nice straight edge and place them around your neck on another piece of material. Btw when it comes to fret layout, i double checked my fret positions using a known fender neck, transferring the marks from the real neck to my layout guide (which is a strip of wood with saw kerfs in it, glued to the base of the sled that the neck blank sits on in the homemade fret slotting miterbox). Basic paths to be followed for neck shaping and at head transition.

Ideally something i can print out, align to the neck pocket then route away. In fact, you could used the adobe reader snapshot tool to crop the neck pocket area then print that actual size. Btw when it comes to fret layout, i double checked my fret positions using a known fender neck, transferring the marks from the real neck to my layout guide (which is a strip of wood with saw kerfs in it, glued to the base of the sled that the neck blank sits on in the homemade fret slotting miterbox). Reading a facebook discussion about stewmac's neck pocket template ($44), i decided to look up an old thread i created back in 2011. The 3 pieces should be the same thickness. Neck profiles at 1st and 12th frets; Location of drilling between routs and for strap buttons. The same seller has other template styles. If one were to use this technique to make a master template, i'd suggest to use 1/4 mdf as you'll get enough edge for the router bearing to run around, to make a thicker working template. The two pieces on the sides need to be greater than 3 wide.

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Does Anyone Know Where I Can Download An Actual Size Template / Outline Of A Tele Headstock.

I decided to recreate the thread with clear images. Template using the 1/4 in. It's a good idea to take a mold of the upper surface of the neck (just under the fretboard), as it's sometimes thicker there with hand sanding. Basic paths to be followed for neck shaping and at head transition.

Ideally Something I Can Print Out, Align To The Neck Pocket Then Route Away.

The two pieces on the sides need to be greater than 3 wide. Rough cut template with two screws. Location of drilling between routs and for strap buttons. Take 3 different pieces of wood that have a nice straight edge and place them around your neck on another piece of material.

Looks Good But It's Only 1/8 In.

The 3 pieces should be the same thickness. Hi all, have tried searching and couldn't find it. Pickguard holes (for making your own pg). I recently bought a peavey reactor tele copy which is a kick ass copy but i hate the headstock, and i was planning on cutting it to look more tele like.

If You Are Talking Neck Cavity Template,You Can Use Your Neck As A Pattern To Make The Template.

In fact, you could used the adobe reader snapshot tool to crop the neck pocket area then print that actual size. If you're talking about the template for the mounting holes in the neck pocket, all you need to make your own is contained in the terry downs telecaster drawing. I found that photobucket, a photo hosting site we used back then had put their watermark on all my images. The same seller has other template styles.

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